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Blueprint design with the title "Behind the walls of the Ponce"

Behind the Walls of the Ponce

Since embarking on a historic restoration project less than two years ago, Flagler College has handed contractors and preservationists a magnifying glass to rediscover one of St. Augustine’s most iconic buildings, the former Hotel Ponce de Leon.

Ben Atkinson holding a turtle

Reptiles, Conservation, Biology, and Eco-Poetry with Ben Atkinson

Ben Atkinson, Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences, instructs students on topics like ecology, environmental science, sustainability, and evolutionary biology.

Student and professors standing around oysters on a river shore

Using Discarded Oysters to Save Our Shores

Like many coastal areas, St. Augustine is familiar with the sight of eroded shorelines after a major storm. Along with destroying homes, erosion also damages vulnerable ecosystems, leaving every aspect of the coast affected by hurricanes and tropical storms.